In the heart of the mining region of Kazakhstan, in Ulytau, they began to create a specialized industry university. The first students are expected here in 2026. The initiative is aimed at training high-quality engineering personnel for a strategically important area.
The signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakhmys Corporation gave an official start to the ambitious project. The industrial partner takes full responsibility for financing construction and organizational issues. This guarantees a close connection between the educational process and the real demands of production.
The university in Ulytau plans to hold its first intake of students in the 2026/27 season. At the initial stage, more than 200 people will be able to enroll in the university. By 2030, annual enrollment is planned to increase to 500-700 students, which will satisfy the growing industry need for qualified specialists.
The academic program promises to be strong thanks to international partnerships. The legendary Colorado School of Mines (USA) will share its experience in training world-class engineers. The partner university from Kazakhstan will be Satbayev University. Already in 2026, the launch of at least three joint scientific projects is planned. They will be devoted to advanced methods of geology, beneficiation and ore processing.
For comfortable study and life, a modern campus will be built in Ulytau. It will include an academic building with an area of 8-12 thousand square meters and a dormitory for 140-150 people. Students will have access to a sports complex. Particular attention will be paid to practice: in a research R&D center with laboratories and pilot plants, future engineers will be able to hone their skills on real equipment.
The opening of the Mining and Metallurgical University in Ulytau is a significant step in the development of the human resources potential of Kazakhstan. The project will not only provide the region’s youth with a quality education and a sought-after profession, but will also become a driver of technological growth for the entire domestic mining and metallurgical industry. This is an investment in the future, where theory is immediately supported by practice.
The material was prepared with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology. Source: @metalsesgtrends
